Citric Acid Production Cost Reports - 2018/19

Capital Investment & Operating Cost of Citric Acid Plants

Citric Acid is a tricarboxylic acid, a natural component commonly found in plants and animals. Usually produced from fermentation of molasses, sucrose, dextrose, and unrefined sweet potato, this organic acid is widely utilized in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

Intratec offers professional, easy-to-understand reports examining Citric Acid production. Each study describes an industrial plant, including main process units and site infrastructure, and presents an independent analysis of capital and operating costs. All reports are based on the most recent economic data available (2018/19).

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